​隨著科技的進步，學習語言的方式也在變革。手機應用程式的崛起，讓我們可以隨時隨地學習外語，大大提升了學習的便利性。其中，英語作為世界通用語言，在各領域中都扮演著重要的角色。瞭解這一點，我們就能更有效地利用各種學習工具，如家教網提供的線上課程等，來提升我們的英語能力。現在，就讓我們一起來探討五款最佳的免費英語學習應用程式，看看它們如何幫助我們更有效地學習英語。

Dajin Waterfall is a large waterfall in Gaoshu township of Pingtung County. The hike here is relatively easy along a paved path, and there are great views of Pingtung along the way. It is definitely a fun trip in the mountains that will not take too much time, and a great place to enjoy nature. 

Background:
Dajin Waterfall is about 20 meters high, and falls at about 90 degrees.  and its name comes from the roughly seven holes in the rocks between waterfalls.
The holes in the rocks have been carved out of the rocks after thousands of years of erosion, and there is a rope climb and trail along the side of the waterfalls, which can be climbed in less than an hour. 
Currently the nearest parking lot lies on private property and the property owner collects parking fees in cash. 

Hours:
24/7

Price:
Free

Difficulty:
Easy: 1 KM in length (one way) and 100 meters in elevation gain. The whole hike should take about an hour. 

Where to stay:
Looking for a hotel? Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here. We recommend booking through Agoda here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan.
I have stayed at many hostels and hotels in Pingtung, and even almost bought a house here. Some places that I have stayed at and can recommend are Nanwan Kiki (book on Agoda here, Booking.com here), a B&B next to Nanwan Bay, Kenting's most popular Beach. There are also a few decent hotels near Kenting Street Night Market like Kenting Star Inn 888 (book on Agoda here, Klook here, or Booking.com here), or Kenting Dajianshan Hotel (book on Agoda here or Booking.com here). You will notice that none of these hotels are five star resorts (I do not come to Kenting to waste my time at a resort, but you can still search Agoda, Booking.com, or Klook here for those) but they are in my opinion the above have the best value for the money. 

Tours:
You can go book a river trace in Pingtung on Klook here or KKday here. 

​How to get there:
By Car/Scooter: From Pingtung, take Provincial Highway 27 northeast until you reach Xinfeng Village in Gaoshu and then turn southeast until you hit the mountains. Drive to the end of the road and that is where the trailhead starts. Looking for scooter rental in Kenting? Click here or here to search for options. You can also check out our Taiwan scooter rental guide here. 
Looking for scooter rental in Pingtung? Click here or here to search for options.
If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or  KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  ​
By Bus: You can take bus 8218 bus to Weiliao Station, but then it is a 30 minute walk to the trailhead. 
You can book tickets to Pingtung via high speed rail (HSR)  on Klook here or KKDay here, or book tickets via the normal train (TRA)  on Klook here. You can book tickets to travel to Pingtung via inter-city bus on Klook here. 
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can search on KKday here and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. ​

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Ligang Old Street is a historical small town in rural Pingtung dating back to the Qing Dynasty. At one time it even had a city wall built around it. Here you can find historical buildings are religious sites without any other tourists bothering you. There is also a night market and morning wet market to explore. It is definitely worth a visit on your next trip to Pingtung.

Please note this is referring to the old street in Pingtung. For the old street in Changhua, see our blog on Lukang Old Street here.  

Background:
For millennia Pingtung had been inhabited by plains aboriginal groups. Their biggest settlement was called Ahou, on the current site of Pingtung City, and another settlement to the northwest along the Gaoping River was called Aligang, which is where Ligang gets its name.
The first Chinese settlers came to the area in the late 1600s during the Kingdom of Tungming and Qing Dynasty. Before that time, the area was known as a place of exile for Chinese criminals. During the Qing Dynasty, the area was part of Fengshan County.
During these times there were often fights among local clans such as Hakka, Cantonese, and Min peoples that came from different parts of China.
For protection against rebellions, a city wall was built around Ligang, but was later destroyed during the Japanese Era. The Japanese also relocated two villages that were close to the Gaoping River near Ligang Old Street. 
Currently, the population of Ligang is roughly 25,000 people, a number which has remained constant for nearly 60 years. 
Normally there are not many people on the old street and the area is not very busy. 
​
Hours:

Ligang Old Street:
24/7

Ligang Night Market (里港夜市): 
5 PM - 10:30 PM Thursday and Sunday evenings

Ligang Morning Vegetable Market (里港市場):
8 AM - 12 PM Tuesday - Sunday

Price:
Free

Tours and Activities in Pingtung:
There are many activities available in Pingtung, such as snorkeling, diving, SUPing, surfing, submarine riding, and river tracing. 
You can find more tours of Kenting on Klook here or KKday here. 

Where to stay:
Looking for a hotel? Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here. We recommend booking through Agoda here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan.
I have stayed at many hostels and hotels in Pingtung, and even almost bought a house here. Some places that I have stayed at and can recommend are Nanwan Kiki (book on Agoda here, Booking.com here), a B&B next to Nanwan Bay, Kenting's most popular Beach. There are also a few decent hotels near Kenting Street Night Market like Kenting Star Inn 888 (book on Agoda here, Klook here, or Booking.com here), or Kenting Dajianshan Hotel (book on Agoda here or Booking.com here). You will notice that none of these hotels are five star resorts (I do not come to Kenting to waste my time at a resort, but you can still search Agoda, Booking.com, or Klook here for those) but they are in my opinion the above have the best value for the money. 

How to get there:
By Car/Scooter: Take Provincial Highway 22 East from Kaohsiung to Pingtung until you reach Ligang. From National Highway 3, you can also get off the 391 exit to Jiuru and head north just about 1 KM to Ligang. The Confucius Temple is on Shengli Road in the middle of the city. 
Looking for scooter rental in Pingtung? Click here or here to search for options.
If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or  KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  ​
By Bus: You can reach Ligang from Pingtung Bus 8220 or 8217. You can book tickets to Kaohsiung via high speed rail (HSR)  on Klook here or KKDay here, or book tickets via the normal train (TRA)  on Klook here. You can book tickets to travel to Pingtung via inter-city bus on Klook here. 
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can search on KKday here and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. 

Map:
Please see below:

Academia Historica is a public history museum focusing on the political history of Taiwan's presidents and vice presidents, as well as other cultural and ecological exhibitions, located in Taipei. One of the many historical buildings in Taipei, is a beautiful Japanese-era marble-faced building, the former communications bureau, which has been converted into a museum for Taiwan's former presidents. It is open for tours to the public on weekdays and is definitely worth a visit.​
 
History
The current building where Academia Historica Taipei currently lies was constructed in 1914 during the Japanese rule of Taiwan for the Communications Bureau, Transportation Department of the Japanese Colonial Government.
It now hosts exhibits for Taiwan's presidents and vice presidents. 
Academia Historica is also an institution that was established in 1947 by the ROC government in Nanking. In 1957 it reopened in Taiwan. It moved to the current building, and also has other departments in Xindian and Nantou. The Nantou Building has since changed its name to Taiwan Historica (there is a much bigger museum now in Nantou). The Taipei building, which this blog covers, holds artifacts from the president and vice president of Taiwan (R.O.C.). 

Hours:
The office is open for visitors from Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Price:
Free
​
Hotels in Taipei:
We have stayed at and recommend the Yuanshan Grand Hotel, once the tallest building in Taiwan and still the most grand (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, or Agoda here). 
We have stayed at and also recommend Fu Chang Hotel in Ximending, which is within walking distance of Ximending shopping district (book on Booking.com here, Tripadvisor here, or Agoda here).
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Booking.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan.
Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.
 
How to get there:
By MRT/Bus: The building is close to the NTU hospital MRT station. You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here.
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a Sunset Riverside Bike Ride and Historical Tour, 4 Hour Cycling in Taipei, Ultimate 8-Hour Cycling City Tour, or Taipei City Bike Tour with Night Market Experience on TripAdvisor here. 
For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. 
By Car/Scooter: There is limited parking nearby.
Looking for scooter rental in Taipei? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. 
If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or  KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  

​Map:
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Chengmei Bridge Changshou is one of the best preserved suspension bridges in Nangang, even though it is no longer a true suspension bridge. A few months ago we wrote a blog about the defunct suspension bridges along the Keelung River. This bridge is also lies in the Nangang/Neihu stretch of the Keelung River and was also once a suspension bridge, so I feel it deserves a blog as well.

Hours:
24/7
​
Price:
Free
​
​Hotels in Taipei:
High end: We have stayed at and recommend the Nangang Marriot (book on Booking.com here or Agoda here). We have also stayed at and recommend the Yuanshan Grand Hotel, once the tallest building in Taiwan and still the most grand (book on Booking.com here or Agoda here). 
Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Booking.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan.
Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here.

Activities in Nangang:
You can take 14% off the buffet at Courtyard Marriot Nangang on KKday here. 
You can also get a discount ticket to Crazy Car Café in Nangang, the only restaurant in Taiwan that offers Go-Karting, on KKday here.
​
How to get there:
By Car/Scooter: The bridge is within walking distance of Songshan MRT station. There is limited parking near the side of the road. 
Looking for scooter rental in Taipei? You can search on Klook here or KKday here to search for options. You can also check out our scooter rental guide here. 
If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or  KKday here. You can also check out our car rental guide here.  
By Bus/MRT: The bridge is within walking distance of Songshan MRT station. . There is limited parking near the side of the road.  You can purchase a discount easy card to use on the MRT from Klook here or KKday here. You can also book an MRT travel pass on Klook here.
By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a Sunset Riverside Bike Ride and Historical Tour, 4 Hour Cycling in Taipei, Ultimate 8-Hour Cycling City Tour, or Taipei City Bike Tour with Night Market Experience on TripAdvisor here. 
For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. 

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